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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LD04 PLFMOT history

LD04 PLF is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,834 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD04 PLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD04 PLF was last recorded at 132,834 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,833 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,834 miles
  • 2024 – 131,029 miles
  • 2023 – 128,447 miles
  • 2022 – 126,213 miles
  • 2021 – 123,424 miles
  • 2020 – 121,240 miles
  • 2019 – 117,963 miles
  • 2018 – 113,428 miles
  • 2017 – 107,916 miles
  • 2016 – 104,170 miles
  • 2015 – 100,516 miles
  • 2014 – 96,283 miles
  • 2013 – 91,633 miles
  • 2012 – 85,853 miles
  • 2011 – 72,860 miles
  • 2010 – 54,864 miles
  • 2009 – 51,064 miles
  • 2008 – 46,858 miles
  • 2007 – 40,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,834 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,834 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,834 miles
    Test number
    253443790953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail132,833 miles (+1,804)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,833 miles
    Test number
    155545617694
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass131,029 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,029 miles
    Test number
    942412773065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,025 miles (+2,578)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    920624918559
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,447 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,447 miles
    Test number
    112727733928
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/longitudinal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber, top mount has a bolt missing but still adequately secured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/longitudinal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail128,446 miles (+2,233)10 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,446 miles
    Test number
    887645799416
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber top mounting has a bolt missing but mounting and shock absorber still adequately secured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,213 miles (+2,789)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,213 miles
    Test number
    721929572705
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,424 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,424 miles
    Test number
    451792534444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,419 miles (+2,179)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,419 miles
    Test number
    428999751903
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass121,240 miles (+3,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    539501845585
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass117,963 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,963 miles
    Test number
    214347610097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail117,951 miles (+4,523)3 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,951 miles
    Test number
    684135473450
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,428 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,428 miles
    Test number
    945911807318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,916 miles (+3,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,916 miles
    Test number
    492878558208
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass104,170 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,170 miles
    Test number
    768727462656
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail104,168 miles (+3,652)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    295267068487
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,516 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    828860275143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    157325574111
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail96,283 miles (+4,650)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    268845274141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass91,633 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,633 miles
    Test number
    115411263167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,853 miles (+12,993)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,853 miles
    Test number
    855376992093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,860 miles (+17,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    187657871437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,864 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    632157170000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,064 miles (+4,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    122664969465
    • NoteCut in nsr tyre tread but not to cords

  25. Pass46,858 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    413967278047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    701831687012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD04 PLF

Does LD04 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD04 PLF is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD04 PLF?
The MOT on LD04 PLF is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD04 PLF done?
LD04 PLF was recorded at 132,834 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,950 miles a year.
Has LD04 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD04 PLF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD04 PLF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD04 PLF find?
LD04 PLF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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